LOOK: MUP 2020 2nd Runner up Michelle Gumabao wears Paracelis-weave Igorot traditional dress

Photo Courtesy || Erjohn Dela Serna

Cordillera - Who's not in love and fascinated wearing traditional Cordilleran inspired clothing among winners of the recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines 2020? 

First-ever MUP 2020 Miss Rabiya Mateo wears a Kalinga-inspired head-cover and facemask and Miss Universe Philippines 3rd Runner-Up Miss Pauline Amelincks of Bohol also wears an Igorot-inspired ensemble. 

Photo Courtesy || Erjohn Dela Serna

And now added to the list is Miss Universe Philippines 2nd Runner Up Miss Michelle Theresa Gumabao who wears a Cordilleran-inspired traditional dress made of Paracelis weave and designed by Fashion Designer Erjohn Dela Serna. 

The traditional weaving of the Ga'dang community in Paracelis, Mt. Province involves an intricate beadwork that makes the garment unique from the others.

Weavers from the community takes a lot of time to produce one and the work is too tedious. For instance, a bakwat, or belt can take up to more than one week of weaving.

A school in the community called Paracelis School of Living Tradition was established to preserve and pass on the traditional Ga'dang cloth weaving and unleash the creativity of the youth while incorporating in them the values of hard work, patience, and love of culture.

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Miss Universe Philippines 2020 RABIYA MATEO in her Cordilleran inspired facemask

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Cordillera - It seems newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Miss Mateo is a huge fan of the Cordilleran indigenous textile. 

In a press conference, Miss Mateo was spotted wearing a Kalinga "Kila-e" design facemask. 

The whole of Cordillera extend our felicitations and congratulations to newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Miss Rabiya Mateo. 

Mateo of Iloilo City was named Miss Universe Philippines 2020 during the pageant's pre-taped coronation ceremonies at the Baguio Country Club's Cordillera Convention Hall last weekend. 

Photo Courtesy || MUP & Kalinga Tourism

The 22-year-old Mateo, who bested 45 other candidates, will represent the Philippines in the yet to be announced Miss Universe pageant. 

During the event ceremony, host KC Montero asked Mateo should she be given a chance to create a paper currency with the image of any living or dead Filipino, who would it be? 

Mateo responded by saying she would pick her fellow Ilongga, the late Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago. 

"For those who don't know, she was an Ilongga, but what I admired about her is that she used her knowledge, her voice, to serve the country," Mateo said. 

"And I want to be somebody like here. Somebody who puts her heart, her passion into action. And after all, she is the best president that we never had," she added.  

In a photo shoot, Mateo was seen wearing a Kalinga woven Head Cover design called the "Lilagtob" in Lubuagan dialect or "Gittut' in Naneng.

Congratulations Miss Rabiya Mateo and Good Luck for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.

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LOOK: MUP Bohol Miss Pauline Amelincks proudly wears Igorot-inspired ensemble

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MUP Benguet Update: Miss Universe Philippine Bohol Pauline Amelincks wears Igorot-inspired ensemble by designer Erjohn Dela Serna.

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Cordillera - The first batch of Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) candidates has arrived in La Trinidad, Benguet on Thursday morning, October 15, 2020. 

As part of their pre-pageant photoshoot for the event, the candidates kicked-off their activities with a photo shoot showcasing some Benguet some of Benguet products including the best tasting strawberry of La Trinidad. 

The 21 MUP candidates also took photo shoot at Mount Costa garden located in Puguis, La Trinidad.

Before their scheduled activities, the candidates had undergone triage in Wangal. 

According to Philippine Information Agency, the candidates tested negative of the Corona virus before being allowed to travel and join the Miss Universe events in Cordillera.

Baguio and Benguet were confirmed earlier as the hosts of the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 until the coronation night set on October 25. 

The said MUP events in Cordillera was an initiative of Benguet caretaker and ACT Partylist Rep. Eric Go Yap as a way to promote the tourism industry of the province of Benguet.

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LOOK: The National Costume of Miss Noreem Mangawit - MUP Kalinga

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Cordillera - A display of creativity, craftmanship, the opulent culture and colorful arts of Kalinga, Miss Universe Philippine candidate Noreen Mangawit shows off the intricate design of her national costume.

Designed by Lui Gascon under the styling of Giovani Solomon, the costume is a union of strength and beauty, a manifest of every Filipina's courage to transcend borders and traditions, malleability and readiness to embrace inclusivity. 

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21-year old Mangawit who traces her roots in Pinukpuk, Kalinga  but now lives in Tabuk City is among the Filipina candidates vying for the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crown.

READ ALSO: Baguio and Benguet to host Miss Universe Philippines 2020

Miss Mangawit has begun her in-house training as part of her preparation for the event. 

Her team has also started coaching her to improve her performance as she is new to the pageant.

Photo Courtesy || Province of Kalinga 

The iKalinga beauty was among the fifty-two women who are set to compete for the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant this year. 

She was lucky to be chosen to represent Cordillera region together with Baguio City's beauty Miss Bea Theresa Maynigo.

In a local radio interview, Miss Mangawit said that she was very pleased to be among the candidates because this is an opportunity for her to show the culture of Kalinga.

As a canditate from the province of Kalinga, she can showcase the beauty of iKalinga, not only in appearance but also the inner beauty of the Kalinga people.

Photo Courtesy || Miss Universe Philippines

Miss Mangawit finished her Bachelor's degree in Arts and Social Science Major in Economics at the University of the Philippines - Baguio. 

She is currently working as a Presidential Staff Officer under the office of the President. 

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Baguio and Benguet to host Miss Universe Philippines 2020

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Cordillera - More than fifty candidates of the Miss Universe Philippines are scheduled to visit Baguio City and Benguet Province this October 15 and 16, 2020.

This was announced by Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas on October 6, during the Provincial Inter-Agency Task Force of Covid-19 meeting.

READ ALSO: Two Cordillerans among official candidates for Miss Universe Philippines 2020

Diclas said that the candidates will be having a photoshoot in various famous tourist spots in La Trinidad, such as the strawberry fields, Mt. Costa including the provincial capitol. 

Diclas added that the said photoshoot event aims to promote the province and help the economic growth of Benguet. 

The candidates are also scheduled to visit some parts of Baguio City and a cultural show will be performed on the night of October 16.

READ ALSO: Benguet to host first ever Miss Universe Philippines?

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has been coordinated accordingly to ensure that health protocols are being followed, according to Diclas. 

The said visit of the Filipina beauties to the province is an initiative of Benguet caretaker and ACT Partylist Rep. Eric Go Yap.

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Benguet to host first ever Miss Universe Philippines?

Cordillera - Miss Universe Philippines Organization Creative Director Jonas Gaffud met with Benguet Congressional District representative Congressman Eric Yap last week. 

In a post from the official Facebook page of Cong. Yap, it remarked: "Something BIG is coming to Benguet! Abangan."

Photo Courtesy || Benguet Congressional Distric - Cong Eric Yap

The post has no official announcement yet if Miss Universe Philippine pageant is going to be held in Benguet. 

But if so, this is something Benguet and Cordillera should be proud of. 

READ ALSO: Two Cordillerans among official candidates for Miss Universe Philippines 2020

It would be the province's first hosting of the number one beauty pageant competition in the country. 

Miss Universe Philippines is a beauty pageant competition and organization in the Philippines that selects the country's representative to the Miss Universe pageant. 

READ ALSO:  Miss Noreen Victoria Mangawit ramps up training for Miss Universe Philippines 2020

The current holder of the Miss Universe Philippines is Gazni Ganados of Talisay, Cebu who was crowned on June 9, 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.

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Miss Noreen Victoria Mangawit ramps up training for Miss Universe Philippines 2020

Photo Courtesy || Noreen Victoria Mangawit

Cordillera - Miss Noreen Victoria Mangawit is in full swing of her training as she prepares for the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2020. 

The 21-year old Mangawit who traces her roots in Pinukpuk, Kalinga  but now lives in Tabuk City is gearing up for the said event set on May 3, 2020 at the Mall of Asia Arena. 

Miss Mangawit has begun her in-house training as part of her preparation for the event. 

Her team has also started coaching her to improve her performance as she is new to the pageant.

The iKalinga beauty was among the fifty-two women who are set to compete for the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant this year. 

She was lucky to be chosen to represent Cordillera region together with Baguio City's beauty Miss Bea Theresa Maynigo.

In a local radio interview, Miss Mangawit said that she was very pleased to be among the candidates because this is an opportunity for her to show the culture of Kalinga.

As a canditate from the province of Kalinga, she can showcase the beauty of iKalinga, not only in appearance but also the inner beauty of the Kalinga people.

Miss Mangawit finished her Bachelor's degree in Arts and Social Science Major in Economics at the University of the Philippines - Baguio. 

She is currently working as a Presidential Staff Officer under the office of the President. 

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Two Cordillerans among official candidates for Miss Universe Philippines 2020

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Cordillera - Miss Universe Philippines has announced on Friday the official candidates who will vie for the crown and have the chance of representing the country in the 2020 Miss Universe pageant.

Among the official candidates are from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). 

They are Ms. Bea Theresa Maynigo from Baguio City and Ms. Noreen Mangawit from the province of Kalinga. 

Ms. Noreen Mangawit is a daughter of Nicanor and Rebecca Mangawit of Limos, Pinukpuk, Kalinga. 

Miss Universe Philippines is a beauty pageant competition and organization in the Philippines that selects the country's representative to the Miss Universe pageant.

READ ALSO:  Cordilleran Beauty Queen Roxie Baeyens is an official candidate for Miss Earth Philippines 2020

All the candidates will be promoting the pageant's slogan "Beautiful Transformation, Beyond the Coastline, and Inspiring Women with Action". 

The current Miss Universe Philippines is Gazini Ganados who was crowned on June 9, 2019 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. 

The 52 official candidates for this year Miss Universe Philippines were introduced at a red carpet yesterday in Manila by the new franchise owner, the Miss Universe Philippines organization. 

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